Christmas Day: Christmas day is the most widely observed Christian festival of the year. It celebrates Jesus Christ's birth. Though the real historical date of the birth of Jesus is unknown, the church declared that his birthday mass [Christ's mass] would be celebrated on December 25. Many customs of the past include solstice celebrations of lighting special fires and evergreen decorations. Other traditions include Christmas lights, Mistletoe, Christmas trees, Santa Claus, Yule Logs and more. Celebrated on December 25.

 

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Christmas: The annual Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ (Christmas Day is on December 25th).